Rare Islamic artefacts displayed in UK
Exhibition includes relics from Prophet Muhammad’s tomb and Kaaba treasures
HUDDERSFIELD, UK (MNTV) — A collection of rare Islamic artefacts, including items from the tomb of Prophet Muhammad and the Kaaba, were put on display recently at Unity Centre Masjid Ghausia in Huddersfield.
Among the highlights was a 29-foot silk cloth, embroidered with Quranic verses in 22-carat gold and silver thread.
The artefacts are considered so rare that even in Makkah and Madina they are typically inaccessible to the public.
“This exhibition offers a unique opportunity for those who cannot travel to Istanbul, Mecca, or Medina to see these historical treasures,” said Councillor Imran Safdar, who helped organize the event.
“It is an honor to bring these artefacts to Huddersfield, and the engravings on the pieces beautifully convey a message of peace,” he said while speaking to the BBC.
The exhibit included the Kiswa, the black cloth traditionally used to cover the Kaaba in Makkah’s Great Mosque.
The Kiswa is replaced annually during the Hajj pilgrimage on the ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah.
Other items on display include ceremonial tools used to cleanse the Kaaba, its original lock and key, and relics from inside the sacred structure.
According to local media, this touring installation has previously been showcased at Batley Town Hall and Bradford City Hall, drawing significant interest from attendees.
The exhibition provides a rare chance for visitors to engage with artefacts of profound historical and religious significance.
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